November showed a further strong increase in construction industry output, according to figures from the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index® (PMI®)

Multikwik Sanitary Frames were chosen to provide modern, clean bathrooms as part of Knowsley Borough Council's scheme to replace eleven existing secondary schools with seven new modern learning centres.

Independent plumbers merchant Drakes Plumbing Supplies has appointed a new managing director.

Plasterboard producer Siniat, has appointed Neil Ash as its new managing director from 1 January 2014.

Pegler Yorkshire has announced an addition to its valve range - the Tectite TX300 Full Bore Quarter Turn Lever Ball Valve.

Timber window and door manufacturer JELD-WEN has expanded its management team with the appointment of two new senior members of staff.

Staff from Visqueen, manufacturer of building films, have raised hundreds of pounds for BBC Children in Need.

The UK Green Building Council has today responded to the Government's announcement on "green levies" on energy bills, which includes confirmation of a cut to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe SE, has launched new shower products developed together with the Swedish design trio Front and the Japanese design studio Nendo.

Richard Burbidge, the stair parts specialist, has won the Investing in Skills category at the North West Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) Future Manufacturing Awards.